Monday, November 11, 2013

Not just what we want, do what He wants

After elaborately
explaining to Arjuna about the righteous and unrighteous activities, Krishna
did not impose his will on Arjuna. Krishna gave Arjuna the option to choose – yathecchasi tatha kuru i.e.do what you
wish to do. But Krishna also advised Arjuna to deliberate on the knowledge
which he had given before making any decision - vimrsyaitad asesena.

In our life while
making any choices we should also deliberate fully on the pros and cons based
on the teachings of books like Bhagavad Gita. Most of the times our decisions
are sentimental or whimsical which provides only temporary benefit. But if we
want permanent benefit (shreyas) then
we need to follow the footsteps of Arjuna. Arjuna emerged victorious because he
finally did what Krishna wanted him to do - karisye
vacanam tava - and not what he wanted to do.